After court ruling, local leaders say they will enforce state gun ban…

Local law enforcement officials said Friday they will enforce the state’s ban on sales of high-powered weapons, following an Illinois Supreme Court ruling upholding the law.

“We’ll enforce the statute as any other statute,” said East Dundee Police Chief James Kruger, adding if authorities receive any complaints they would consult with the Illinois State Police and the Kane County state’s attorney’s office.

Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg was pleased by the ruling.

“I do not believe weapons of war belong in our streets,” he said. “Too many times, I have personally seen the carnage and destruction assault-style firearms cause. I have always been open on my view that they do not have a place in a civilized society, and I am pleased the Illinois Supreme Court feels the same.”

Idleburg said he is not advocating an end to a person’s right to bear arms, “but I do agree we need to restrict weapons of war in our community.”